Logistics Assistant (Dispatch)

Our client based in Kirkwood, is currently looking to employ an experienced Logistics Assistant (Dispatch).

The role of Logistics Assistant is to manage all local and export pallets from inspection to loading.

An awesome career opportunity awaits.

Requirements:

• Grade 12 as per the national senior certificate requirements (Umalusi endorsed).
• Additional tertiary qualification will be an advantage.
• 3 or more years applicable packhouse, warehouse and logistics experience, preferably in fruit agriculture.
• Knowledge of the fruit agricultural industry.
• Fair understanding of agricultural exports.
• Extensive understanding of the portfolio of pack housing and logistics principles.
• General business acumen.
• Product knowledge and product ranges.
• High capacity to represent the brand.
• Remain attentive in an often-busy environment.
• Be versatile if participation in other types of activity is required.
• Supervising a team.
• Basic usage of Microsoft Office (Include Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)

Responsibilities and expectations but not limited to:

• Manage stock in cold stores (and on floor during nightshifts) and with market changes.
• Ensure compliance to protocol.
• Deploy dispatching duties in relation to stock allocations, planning, communication, administration.
• Manage data on systems, personnel, equipment, and facilities.
• Ensure storage facility and procedures comply to industry related protocol.
• Cater for housekeeping, discipline, and general administration.

Please note should you not receive a response within two weeks of applying please consider your application unsuccessful.